Remote Emerging Tech & AI/ML Manager

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, via Optum Advisory, seeks an Emerging Technology & AI/ML Manager to lead client-facing AI transformation and delivery initiatives. This remote role guides AI/ML strategy, practical deployments, and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will manage multidisciplinary AI teams, align with client needs, and ensure scalable, production-ready solutions across payer and provider challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML, data, software engineering, technology consulting, analytics, or digital transformation.
• 3+ years leading AI/ML, Generative AI, advanced analytics, or emerging technology initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience taking AI solutions from concept and prototype through production implementation and adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging technology solutions from discovery through production.
• Partner with clients to identify high-value opportunities and translate complex problems into AI solutions.
• Apply an FDE approach by prototyping, testing, iterating, integrating, and productionizing solutions.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Data analytics

Consulting

Delivery management

Cloud & APIs

Tools

Python

Azure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, via Optum Advisory, seeks an Emerging Technology & AI/ML Manager to lead client-facing AI transformation and delivery initiatives. This remote role guides AI/ML strategy, practical deployments, and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will manage multidisciplinary AI teams, align with client needs, and ensure scalable, production-ready solutions across payer and provider challenges.